Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro vs Vivo iQOO 12 Pro
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3; launch prices were $549 and $810. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro leads — 82/100 vs 73/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro has the bigger battery (7050 mAh vs 5100); the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,292,097 vs 2,433,337); the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro is noticeably lighter (205g vs 229g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
Vivo iQOO 12 Pro
What makes Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3292097 vs 2433337
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 6511
- Bigger battery: 7050 vs 5100 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $549 vs $810
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 83/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 12 Pro better?
- Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 205g vs 229g
- Better camera (79/100 vs 52/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 72/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro vs the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro, the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro scores 9 points higher (82/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro leads (79/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro leads (82/100 vs 72/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro — 64/100, Vivo iQOO 12 Pro — 78/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro is a bit better (92/100 vs 83/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro (99/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro (79/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro is a bit better (82/100 vs 72/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro (50/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro | Vivo iQOO 12 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 3292097 | 2433337 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 2203 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 6511 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2480x1116 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7050 mAh | 5100 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 14, up to 2 major Android upgrades, Funtouch 14 (International), OriginOS 4 (China) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 3000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×76.1×8.9 mm | 164.6×75.4×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 229 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | $549 | $810 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2480x1116
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 12 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
- 7050 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 11:38 hrs, total 28:35 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 12 Pro
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro and Vivo iQOO 12 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro leads Vivo iQOO 12 Pro by 35.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $261. Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro was $261 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro is a bit better (92/100 vs 83/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro (99/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro (79/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro is a bit better (82/100 vs 72/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro (50/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro?
The Vivo iQOO 12 Pro edges out the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro and the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro — 82/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro?
The Vivo iQOO 12 Pro leads on camera score (79/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro leads on performance (92/100 vs 83/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro over the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Vivo iQOO 12 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.